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Petaluma City Schools studies $5 million in possible cuts; board signals protection for librarians and licensed mental‑health staff
Summary
At a Nov. study session, Petaluma City Schools officials outlined options to close a roughly $5 million gap, reviewed parcel‑tax contributions and heard extensive public comment urging protection for librarians, nurses, student advisers and a licensed mental‑health clinician (LMFT). The Budget Advisory Committee will make a recommendation Jan. 8.
Petaluma City Schools trustees met in a study session to review options for about $5 million in proposed 2026–27 budget reductions and to give direction to the Budget Advisory Committee.
Amanda, the district’s chief business official, told the board the advisory committee will recommend eliminations to the superintendent by Jan. 8 and that the superintendent will refine proposals for board consideration in February. She also said the committee’s preliminary list includes remaining positions funded with one‑time ESSER and similar funds (student advisers, a nurse, two elementary assistant principals, an LMFT, a school psychologist, 38 secondary sections and a district receptionist), potential furlough days, changes to the bell schedule, subscription and custodial reviews, and possible adjustments to the district’s 1:1 technology program.
The presenter said the district currently plans for about $5,000,000 in eliminations and that…
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